The Houston Rockets face the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Christmas Day Game on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 (12/25/25) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Deandre Ayton makes 7-foot two point shot (Luka Doncic assists)

Tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Houston Rockets, trying to bounce back after two tough losses. However, it seems that things aren’t going well, as Austin Reaves appears to have been sidelined with an injury.

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson drives past Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and Lakers’ guard Luka Doncic for a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, D...

Where the Rockets have significantly struggled, though is in the clutch, which ironically is the opposite for the Lakers.